Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Musical poetry from Russia
The WDR Radio Orchestra perform Russian music. Presented by Jonathan Swain.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Thursday - Petroc's classical alarm
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
09:00
Essential Classics—Georgia Mann
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music.
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Afternoon
12:00
Composer of the Week—William Byrd (1543-1623), Friends and Patrons
4/5Byrd’s catholic faith meant he had to choose his allies carefully. With Donald Macleod.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Longing: Chamber Music at Lundsgaard Manor, 2020 (3/4)
Highlights from the 2020 festival, recorded at Lundsgaard Manor in Denmark.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—The BBC National Orchestra of Wales
BBC NOW in music by Delius, Arnold, Pickard, Walton, Elgar, Jones, Nielsen and Hindemith.
17:00
In Tune—Leslie Howard, Sam Amidon
Top-class live music from some of the world's finest musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—A 30-minute mix of delightful classical music
An eclectic mix featuring classical favourites, lesser-known gems and a few surprises
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Visiting the UK: St Petersburg Philharmonic
Yuri Temirkanov conducts an all-Russian programme.
22:00
Free Thinking—Tokyo Idols and Urban life
Tomoyuki Hoshino, Suzanne Mooney, Mariko Nagai and Kyoko Miyake on representing city life.
22:45
To Preserve the Health of Man—Episode 4
4/5David Suchet plays the composer William Byrd in five imagined moments. By D.J. Britton
23:00
The Night Tracks Mix—Music for the evening
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with a magical sonic journey for late-night listening.
23:30
Unclassified—Peaceful Summer Sun
Elizabeth presents laid-back warmth and cloud-like synths on a track by Hollie Kenniff
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Mozart, Elgar and Bruch from Bucharest
Romanian Radio Chamber Orchestra plays Mozart, Elgar and Bruch. Jonathan Swain presents.
